The Truck Driver (1967)
A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
Director: Boško Vučinić
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 2, 1967
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Solhy Al-Wadi
Cinematography: George Lotfi Al Khoury
Production: المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Boško Vučinić
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Truck Driver about?
- A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
- Who directed The Truck Driver?
- The Truck Driver was directed by Boško Vučinić.
- Who stars in The Truck Driver?
- The Truck Driver stars Sabri Ayad, Khaled Taja, Ibtisam Jabri, Hala Shawkat, Abdel Latif Fathy, Omaima Al Taher.
- How long is The Truck Driver?
- The Truck Driver has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Truck Driver?
- The Truck Driver is a Drama film.
- Where was The Truck Driver produced?
- The Truck Driver was produced in Syrian Arab Republic.